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Microbiological aspects of biowaste during composting in a monitored compost bin

Journal of Applied Microbiology · 2003 · Vol. 94(1) · pp. 127–137

Jaak Ryckeboer✉(KU Leuven)Joris Mergaert(Ghent University)J. Coosemans(KU Leuven)K. Deprins(KU Leuven)Jean Swings(Ghent University)

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Abstract

A more complete overview of the whole composting process of biowaste, based on microbial counts, species diversity and functional groups and abiotic parameters is presented, and the potential of a simple enzyme assay to measure total microbial activity was demonstrated.

Composting and Vermicomposting TechniquesCompostLibrary scienceEngineeringComputer scienceWaste management

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BacteriaBiodegradation, EnvironmentalChromatography, GasCulture MediaFluoresceinsFluorescent DyesFruitFungiHydrolysisStreptomycesTemperatureVegetablesYeastsColony Count, MicrobialBacterial Typing Techniques

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